Sidearm Mastery: Sarah Hokom's Disc Golf Journey

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Sarah Hokom, 2012 World Champion and four-time major winner, takes us on a captivating journey through her remarkable disc golf career. From her first round in 2007 where she witnessed an ace that hooked her into the sport, to developing her signature sidearm dominance that set her apart in competition, Sarah shares the honest reality of professional disc golf with refreshing authenticity.

The mental game takes center stage as Sarah reveals how Bob Rotella's sports psychology principles transformed her competitive performance overnight. "That's how I started winning immediately," she explains, detailing the shift from outcome-focused anxiety to process-oriented confidence. Her insights on handling tournament pressure, recovering from mistakes, and maintaining perspective when everything feels like life-or-death on the course offer practical wisdom for players at any level.

Life on tour comes alive through Sarah's colorful stories – from sleeping in tents behind Walmart with a knife for protection, to her heartbreaking car accident while leading the 2015 World Championships by seven strokes. Beyond competition, she provides valuable perspectives on women's participation in disc golf, highlighting how creating supportive female-focused environments can foster sustainable love for the sport. Looking forward, her vision to develop courses serving the 99% of recreational players rather than just the competitive 1% demonstrates her commitment to growing disc golf's accessibility and community impact.

Whether you're fascinated by the professional tour, struggling with your mental game, or interested in disc golf's future in collegiate sports and the Olympics, this conversation offers thoughtful insights that will enhance your appreciation for this rapidly evolving sport. Subscribe now and join our community of intentional disc golfers committed to playing with purpose!

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